A Gale Watch is in effect from midday Friday to midday Saturday for Galveston and Matagorda Bays, along with the adjacent Gulf waters. Winds of 25-35 knots are likely. At their peak, gusts may top 40 knots in the bays, and 45 knots over the Gulf. Bay waters will likely become very rough, while Gulf seas build to 7-13 feet.
Strong winds and building seas are expected in the bays and over the Gulf behind a cold front Friday into Saturday. Gales are becoming likely for the bays and the Gulf waters.
One more summer-like day before a strong cold front brings much colder conditions to the area. Temperatures should be falling through the 70s and 60s on Friday. Overnight lows weekend are expected to be in the 40s in areas away from the coast and outside of the urban heat island. Saturday could struggle to reach 70 in many spots. Expect a gradual warmup early next week.
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